Large 4.3" touch screen, dual-core processor and dual-channel ram, android 2.2 platform upgradable to 2.3, 3d viewing and recording, dual-lens 5 mp autofocus camera with led flash, wi-fi connectivity (119 pages)
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Contents Guidelines for safe and Calling your contacts ....37 efficient use ........ 5 Answering and rejecting a call ..37 Adjusting call volume ....37 Important notice ......12 Making a second call ....37 Getting to know your phone ..21 Viewing your call logs ....38 Installing the SIM card Call settings .......38 and battery ........23...
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Multimedia ........ 61 Removing accounts from your phone ........49 Gallery ........61 Facebook and Twitter ....49 Music ........61 Playing a song ......62 Photos and videos ..... 50 Using SmartShare ......63 Getting to know the viewfinder Transferring files using (Camera)........50 USB mass storage devices ..65 Taking a quick photo ....51 How to save music/video files Once you’ve taken the photo ..51...
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........89 To rename or secure your LG SmartWorld ......77 portable hotspot ......90 How to Get to LG SmartWorld How to use On-Screen Phone ..91 from Your Phone ......77 On-Screen Phone icons ....91 How to use LG SmartWorld ..77 On-Screen Phone features ..91...
While there may be differences • Not following these guidelines may between the SAR levels of various be dangerous or illegal. LG phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant Exposure to radio guidelines for exposure to radio frequency energy waves.
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WARNING Do not drop. • Only use LG batteries, chargers Do not subject this unit to • and accessories approved mechanical vibration or shock. for use with this particular Switch off the phone in any area •...
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may cause an electric shock and Use the accessories like • can seriously damage your phone. earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. Do not charge a handset near • flammable material as the handset Do not use, touch or attempt to •...
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use near medical equipment with an air bag, do not obstruct without requesting permission. with installed or portable wireless Avoid placing the phone over equipment. It can cause the air pacemakers, for example, in your bag to fail or cause serious injury breast pocket.
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Potentially explosive the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. atmospheres NOTE: Excessive sound pressure Do not use the phone at a • from earphones can cause refuelling point. hearing loss. Do not use near fuel or chemicals. •...
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• battery is replaced by an incorrect effect that could compromise the type. battery’s performance. Dispose of used batteries Use only LG batteries and • • according to the manufacturer’s chargers. LG chargers are instructions. Please recycle when designed to maximise the battery possible.
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Always unplug the charger from breaks that works for you. If you • the wall socket after the phone is experience any symptoms of fully charged to save unnecessary discomfort, discontinue viewing power consumption of the charger. and take a break until the symptoms go away.
Important notice Please check this section to see if WARNING any problems you have had with your If you delete your data stored phone are described, before taking on the internal SD card of your the phone in for servicing or calling a phone, you cannot restore it service representative.
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Some applications you have power. The body of the screen • downloaded may reduce your lists the applications or services battery’s life. using battery power, from highest consumption to least. To check the battery charge level: On the home screen, touch the 3.
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Important notice guided through drawing a screen WARNING unlock pattern. Select Next to To protect your phone and continue to next screen. personal data, only download Caution: Create a Gmail account applications from trusted sources such as Android Market. If some first, before setting an unlock pattern.
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3D key + Volume down key connect to them. + Power key for over ten seconds. When screen shows LG logo, release Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using power key. it to extend the life of your battery.
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Important notice 7. Opening and switching To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network: applications On the home screen, touch Multi-tasking is easy with Android because open applications keep the Applications tab select Settings > Wireless & running even when you open a networks >...
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TIP! LG PC SUITE Going back to a recent The LG PC Suite IV is a program Application that helps you connect your Touch and hold the key. Home mobile phone to a PC using a A screen will appear listing the USB data communication cable, applications you have used recently.
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- Java Applications phone. (On the Applications For more information, please , choose Settings > SD refer to the LG PC Suite card & phone storage > Mass IV user guide. This can be storage only) found in the Help menu after Use the USB cable with your installing LG PC Suite IV.
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computer. You can now copy files to box that opens. and from the microSD card. WARNING When uninstalling PC Suite NOTE: Do not insert or remove the IV, USB and Bluetooth Drivers are not microSD card when the phone automatically removed. They must is on.
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12. Hold your phone upright Please hold your phone straight and level, like a normal phone. The LG- P920 has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this will impair performance.
Touch the Menu key whenever you tap an application to see what TIP! options are available. If the LG-P920 displays an error message when you use it, or if you cannot turn it TIP! on, remove the battery, put it back in, then turn it on again after 5 seconds.
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Getting to know your phone Stereo earphone Power/Lock key connector Volume keys - On the home screen: control ringer volume. - During a call: control your earpiece volume. - When playing music: control volume at any time. Charger, micro USB cable connector HDMI 3D key - Access 3D Space directly by holding this key down.
Installing the SIM card Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure the gold and battery contact area on the card is facing Before you can start using your new downwards. phone, it has to be set up. To insert the SIM card and battery: To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand.
To insert a memory card: Remove the back cover. Charging your phone The charger connector is on the top left side of your LG-P920. Insert the charger and plug it into an electrical socket. Your LG-P920 must be charged until you can see...
Formatting the memory Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold card contact area on the card is facing Your memory card may already be downwards. formatted. If not, you must format it before you can use it. All files on your memory card NOTE: are deleted when it is formatted.
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Getting to know your phone If your memory card is TIP! already unmounted, you can use the following steps to format it. Touch Applications tab > Settings > SD card & phone storage > Format SD Card. Do not insert or WARNING remove the memory card while the phone is on.
Your Home screen Touch-screen tips Here are some tips on navigating around your phone. Touch - To Touch and hold - To open an choose a menu/ option or open options menu or an application, grab an object touch it. you want to move, touch and hold it.
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Your Home screen Pinch and stretch - NOTE: To zoom out content To select an item, touch the centre • or image, pinch of the icon. on the screen by Do not to press too hard: the touch • placing two fingers screen is sensitive enough to pick and bring them up a light, steady touch.
Lock your phone screen. The last screen you viewed will open. When you are not using your LG- P920, press the Power key to Home lock it. This helps avoid accidental Simply move your finger left or right touches on the screen and saves to view them.
Your Home screen can create a new message here. the home screen. In the Edit Mode menu, touch Touch the Applications tab the type of item you want to add. at the bottom of the screen. You For example, select Folders can then view all the installed applications.
icon to the bin icon You cannot delete pre-loaded NOTE: applications. (You can only remove their icons from the screen.) Getting back to a recently used application Alternatively, on the home screen Touch and hold the Home key touch the Menu key and select .
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Your Home screen Icon Description [Status bar] New voicemail Ringer is silenced Icon Description Vibrate mode No SIM card Battery fully charged No signal Battery is charging Airplane mode Data in and out Connected to a Wi-Fi network Phone is connected to PC via Wired headset USB cable Call in progress...
where you want to enter text. Icon Description Using the keypad & entering New Google Talk message text New message Tap once to capitalise the next letter you type. Double-tap for all Song is playing capitals. Upcoming event Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.
Google Account Set-up The first time you open the Google When you have entered your name and username, tap Next. application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your Your phone will communicate existing Google account. If you do with Google servers and check not have a Google account, you will username availability.
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After sign in, you can use Gmail, Google application on your phone, Google Calendar and Android you will be required to sign in with Market, download applications from your existing Google account. If Android Market and use other you do not have a Google account, Google services on your phone.
Calls/Contacts Making a voice call If you do not want to use the speaker phone, touch Speaker Touch to open the keypad. and make sure you have your Enter the number on the keypad. headset plugged in. To delete a digit, touch the Clear While the video call is connecting, icon you will see your own image:...
Calling your contacts Reject icon to the left reject an incoming call. Touch to open your list of contacts. When screen is unlocked: Scroll through the contact list When your phone rings, touch the or enter the first letter(s) of the Answer icon contact you want to call , by...
Calls/Contacts contact list or enter the first Touch the key, TIP! Menu letter(s) of the contact you want then touch to delete Delete All to call by touching Search. all recorded items. Touch the Call icon connect the call. Call settings Both calls will be displayed on the call screen.
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< Voicemail > Caller ID: Choose whether • to display your number on an Voicemail service – Allows you outgoing call. to select your carrier’s voicemail Call waiting: If call waiting is service. • activated, the handset will notify Voicemail settings – If you are you of an incoming call while you using your carrier’s voicemail are on another call.
Calls/Contacts Video call settings – Change your Choose between Capture picture or Pick from gallery. video call settings. Select the Ringtone by touching Contacts You can add contacts on your phone Touch a text field to open the and synchronise them your Google touch keyboard and enter a new account contacts or those in other contact’s name.
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To remove a contact from your Favorites list: On the home screen, touch to open your contact list. Touch the Groups tab and select Favorites. Touch a contact to view their details. Touch the gold star to the right of the contact’s name.
Messaging/Email Messaging The message screen opens, with your message after Recipient Your LG-P920 combines SMS and Name/Number. Responses MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use will appear on the screen. As menu. you view and send additional Sending a message messages, a message thread will be created.
Microsoft Exchange Changing your message email account settings Email address – Enter the account Your LG-P920 message settings email address. are pre-defined, so you can send User name – Enter the account messages immediately. You can username. change these settings based on your Password –...
Messaging/Email Other (POP3, IMAP) displayed. email account The Accounts screen Email address – Enter the account The Accounts screen lists your email address. Combined Inbox and each of your Password – Enter the account email accounts. password. Touch the Applications tab •...
your Combined Inbox. blind copy to other contacts/email addresses. Touch the Applications tab Enter the text of the message. and select Email. Touch Attach to attach the file Touch Combined Inbox (on the you want to share with your Accounts screen). Messages in message.
Messaging/Email Adding and editing email the Accounts screen. accounts Please note that messages sent using an Exchange account will not To add an email account: be located on the phone, they will be Touch the Applications tab stored on the Exchange server itself. and select Email.
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TIP! What’s New Shows notifications for a Missed call, an Unread message, Voice mail, Email in priority order. Notifications over a certain period of time are shown. Choose Applications > What’s New. By tapping the button, you can choose between list view or category view.
Social networking You can use your phone for social client application you want to use networking and to manage your from Facebook for LG, Twitter for micro-blog in on-line communities. LG and MySpace for LG. You can update your current status,...
Facebook Applications tab to open the applications menu. for LG,Twitter for LG and MySpace for LG by selecting the Choose any social networking checkbox. client application you want to use among Facebook and Twitter This depends on network...
Photos and videos Getting to know the viewfinder (Camera) Zoom - Zoom in or out. Alternatively, you can use the side volume keys. Switch camera - You can move to the internal camera from the external one. Transition between 2D - 3D modes - Touch to switch photo shoot mode between 2D and 3D.
Taking a quick photo Social+, Twitter, Picasa, Messaging, Gmail or Open the Camera application. Email. Hold the phone horizontally, point Additional charges may NOTE: the lens towards the subject apply when MMS messages are which you want to photograph. downloaded while roaming. Touch the capture icon If you have a social networking TIP!
Photos and videos Using the advanced Timer – The self-timer allows you to set a delay before a picture is taken settings (Camera) after pressing the shutter. In the viewfinder, touch to open Shot mode – Select shooting mode all the advanced options. from Normal or Continuous shot.
Viewing your saved when location service is activated. photos Storage – Select either Internal memory or SD card to save images. You can access your saved Restore all camera default photos from within camera mode. settings. Just touch and your gallery will appear on the screen.
Photos and videos Getting to know the viewfinder (Video camera) Zoom - Zoom in or out. Alternatively, you can use the side volume keys. Switch camera - You can move to the internal camera from the external one. Transition between 2D - 3D modes - Touch to switch photo shoot mode between 2D and 3D.
Shooting a quick video or YouTube. Additional charges may NOTE: Open the Camera application apply when MMS messages are and slide the camera mode icon downloaded while roaming. to right to switch to video mode. The capture icon will change Touch to edit the name of Rename the recorded video.
Photos and videos record. Set the video image size as Audio recording – Choose Mute to 1080P(1920x1080), HD(1280x720), record a video without sound. D1(720x480), VGA(640x480), Auto review – If you set this to On, QVGA(320x240) or QCIF(176x144). it will automatically show you the White balance –...
Adjusting the volume Brightness - This defines and controls the amount of light entering the image. when viewing a video Slide the brightness indicator along the To adjust the volume of a video while bar towards “-” to decrease the image it is playing, use the volume keys on brightness or “+”...
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Photos and videos Taking a 3D Photo 3D focus - You can manually fine-tune 3D focus by adjusting the amount of Open the Camera application. overlapping with a bar that appears Touch the 3D button on the at the bottom. Before starting to take viewfinder.
video subject. Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced Touch the start video icon settings. REC will appear at the bottom of 3D focus mode - Select the auto the viewfinder, along with a timer 3D focus option from Border, showing the length of the video.
3D Space Press and hold the 3D key on the 3D Camera right side of the phone to access Touch the 3D Camera and 3D Space. It will show you 3D the screen will switch to 3D content such as YouTube 3D, 3D camera mode.
2D to 3D. you want. Music Touch to share the content. Touch to delete a photo. Your LG-P920 has a built-in player Touch More for more options, that lets you play all your favourite music. To access the music player, as below.
Multimedia Playing a song Music file copyright may NOTE: On the home screen, touch the be protected by international Applications tab and select treaties and national copyright Music. laws. Touch Songs. You may therefore need to Select the song you want to play. obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or copy music.
Using SmartShare section, touch to checkmark the types of content you would like SmartShare uses DLNA (Digital to share. Choose from Pictures, Living Network Alliance) technology Videos and Music. to share digital content through a SmartShare is now activated wireless network. and ready to share contents.
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Multimedia Touch a content thumbnail or connected with your home network press the Menu key and select using Wi-Fi connection to use this Play button. application and make sure that your device is connected to DLNA To share contents from certified Wi-fi.
Received To transfer files using USB files in settings menu is checked. devices: Touch Application tab Connect the LG-P920 to a PC select SmartShare. using a USB cable. Touch the top left button and If you haven't installed LG Android select My phone.
> Open the removable your phone. memory folder in the PC to view the files. How to move contacts If you haven't installed LG Android • from your old phone to Platform Driver on your PC, you your current phone will need to set it manually.
• Contacts application. Touch for Android. the address you want to export If the LG-P920 phone connection to. Touch the Menu and select using the USB cable is detected Share > Bluetooth > Check by PC Suite for Android, click if Bluetooth is turned on and "Sync"...
Multimedia HDMI from the list of devices. Connecting to FTP (Only FTP • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia servers are supported on this Interface) is a compact audio/ handset): Settings > Wireless & video interface for transmitting networks > Bluetooth settings. uncompressed digital data.
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TV’S user manual. When using a HDMI cable, 3D video playback, 3D camera preview, or 3D video camera preview is displayed only on a TV or monitor. HDMI OUT may not be supported from some of the files due to request from copyright owner. If your phone data is not displayed properly on the device due to a sync issue, you need to change the...
Utilities Setting your alarm As a standard unit of angle NOTE: measure, radian is only supported by On the home screen, touch the this calculator. Applications tab and select Alarm/Clock. Adding an event to your If you want to add a new alarm, calendar touch New alarm.
If you want to repeat the Available recording time Notice: alarm, set Repetition and set may differ from the real time. Reminders if necessary. Sending the voice Touch Save to save the event in recording the calendar. A coloured square Once you have finished recording, in the calendar will mark all days you can send the audio clip by...
Utilities On the idle screen, touch the In case you have registered • Home key customizable game, you can set Quality, 3D depth, Depth scale in Touch Calendar, then sign in to 3D settings. your account. Touch on games list. In the Calendar menu, select Settings option.
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to place. If you select 3D video NOTE: at first, you can only add 3D videos having same resolution with audio. Also you can add only 2D videos If you select 2D video at first. Touch Trim to edit the length of video dragging the Trim bar.
The Web Browser Using options Touch the Menu key to view options. Browser gives you a fast, full-colour world of games, music, news, sports, Read it later: Added in Read entertainment and much more, right it later. on your mobile phone - Wherever Share page: Send the web you are and whatever you’re into.
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An RSS document, called a feed, current page to home screen as web feed or channel, contains either Shortcut. a summary of content from an Page info: Shows the web page • associated website or its full text. information. RSS makes it possible for people to Downloads: Shows the download •...
Gmail email and calendar in your on your phone is automatically Google account will automatically synchronised with your Google synchronise with your LG-P920. account on the web. The inbox conversations list will be your default Maps Gmail view.
What if there is no of exciting content - games, icon? applications, wallpaper and ringtones Using a mobile Web browser, - giving LG phone users the access LG SmartWorld chance to enjoy richer “Mobile Life” (www.lgworld.com) and experiences. select your country.
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Try other useful functions as well. • (My apps screen) Wish List: Save the content • you're interested in Share: Share content • information through E-mail, Facebook, Twitter and SMS. NOTE: LG SmartWorld may not be available in all carriers or countries.
Settings Bluetooth settings – Set device On the home screen, touch the name & discoverable mode, scan Applications tab then scroll and touch Settings. for other devices. Alternatively, check a list of Bluetooth devices Wireless & Networks you’ve previously configured plus those detected when the phone last Here, you can manage Wi-Fi, scanned for Bluetooth devices.
Settings Screen Phone password (the default volume for ringtone, media and password is "0000"). On-Screen alarm. If you uncheck the option Phone allows you to view your to use incoming call volume for mobile phone screen from a PC via notification, you can set both a USB or Bluetooth connection.
to set your phone to make a sound font. when locking and unlocking the < 3D settings > screen. Warning popup – It will display a Haptic feedback – Allows you to set warning popup whenever you start a your phone to vibrate briefly when 3D games unless you select the tick you touch the soft keys and carry out box ‘Do not show again’.
Settings Location & security TIP! To lock your screen by < My Location > using the Pattern Lock Use wireless networks – If you The first time you do this, a select Use wireless networks, short tutorial about creating an unlock pattern appears.
Applications < Credential storage > Use secure credentials – Select Unknown sources – Permits to allow applications to access your installation of applications you phone’s encrypted store of secure get from websites, email or other certificates, related passwords and locations than Android Market. other credentials.
Settings processes each running service < Social+ update settings > needs, and how much memory it is Social+ settings – Allows you using. to set refresh interval of all Social Network application present on the Storage use – View storage used phone.
Voice input & output files) on your microSD card or internal SD card. If you reset the < Voice input > phone this way, you will be prompted Voice recogniser settings – Use to re-enter the same information as the Voice recogniser settings to when you first started Android.
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Settings < Voice output > phone does not have speech synthesiser data installed, this Text-to-speech settings – Use connects to Android Market and the Text-to-speech settings to guides you through the process configure the Android text-to-speech of downloading and installing the synthesiser for applications that can data.
Accessibility charges. Use the Accessibility settings to Turn on Wi-Fi configure any accessibility plug-ins From the home screen, open the you have installed on your phone. notification drawer and touch Requires additional plug-ins NOTE: to become available. Or touch Application > Settings Date &...
Settings The LG-P920 supports WEP, • Icon Description WPA/WPA2-PSK and 802.1x EAP. Security. If your Wi-Fi service USB tethering is active provider or network administrator sets encryption for network Portable Wi-Fi hotspot security, enter the key in the pop- is active up window.
To share your phone’ hotspot. s data connection as a Choose the options you want to adjust. portable Wi-Fi hotspot USB tethering -You can share your On the home screen, touch the phone's internet connection with Applications tab and select your computer.You can tether your Settings.
Settings Note: (name) that other computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks. When you first time enable Portable You can also touch the Security Wi-Fi hotspot, you need to set a • menu to configure the network password for secure data connection with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 sharing.
On-Screen Phone icons ATTENTION! Connects your mobile phone to If you set the security option your PC, or disconnects it. , you can not prevent Open Rotates the On-Screen Phone unauthorised usage of online window (only available with services by other people, and applications that support additional charges may be rotation).
Support > Download LG Mobile you want to send to PC and click Support Tool to PC. If you download on "Save to PC". LG PC Suite IV, the On-Screen Phone programme will also be downloaded File transfer (PC to mobile phone): •...
Enter the On-Screen Phone click "Stop" to stop searching. password and click "Next". The default password is "0000". Select "LG-P920" from the device You can change the password list and click "Next". You can in Settings > Wireless & rename the device if you wish.
Phone Software update phone. LG Mobile Phone Software NOTE: LG reserves the right to make update from internet firmware updates available only for For more information on using this selective models at its own discretion...
Sync your phone with Software update > Check now your computer for update. You can use the LG PC Suite to You can also rearrange update sync Outlook contacts and calendar schedule in 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours between your computer and your or 24 hours before updates.
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Applications > Settings > SD card & phone storage and then disable ‘Mass storage only’ setting. Disconnect your phone from the computer. On your computer, go to pc_suite folder, double-click LGInstaller.exe and follow the onscreen instructions to install LG PC Suite.
Copyrights and trademarks DivX Mobile The rights to all technologies and • products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a ® Bluetooth is a registered ® digital video format created by •...
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Copyrights and trademarks trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are DTS 2.0 Channel • used under licence. Covered by Manufactured under one or more of the following license from DTS U.S. patents: 7,295,673; Licensing Limited. DTS and the 7,460,668; 7,515,710; Symbol are registered trademarks, 7,519,274 &...
Accessories These Accessories are available for use with the LG-P920. (Items described below may be optional.) Charger Data cable Connect your LG-P920 and Battery User Guide Learn more about your LG- P920. Stereo headset NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories.
Declaration of Conformity Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address LG Twin Tower 20,Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul, Korea 150-721 Product Details Product Name GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal Equipment Model Name...
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes Possible Corrective Measures There is no SIM card in SIM error the phone, or it is inserted Make sure the SIM card is correctly inserted.
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Check the battery contacts, and clean them if necessary. Wrong charger. Plug the charger into a different socket. Battery defective. If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Only use original LG accessories. Replace battery. Number not The Fixed Dial Number Check settings. permitted function is on.
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Message Possible causes Possible Corrective Measures Remove and re-insert battery. Turn on the phone. If the phone is locked and does not work, press and hold the Power/Lock key for Intermittent software Hang up or freeze 10 seconds to turn it off. Then, press the problem Power/Lock key again for 3 seconds to reboot the phone.
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